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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.15, 786.60 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.15, 786.60 and 452.12 is: 623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.15 : 786.60 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.15/786.60 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.15x = 786.60 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.15x = 355,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,633.66/570.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.75

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